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DDaT25544 - Penetration Testing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 May 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DDaT25544 - Penetration Testing" service was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This process falls within the industry category of program testing software development services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, as of 5th May 2026, following the contract period which started on 20th April 2026 and is set to end on 30th August 2027. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the CCS Cyber Security Services 3, with a contract value of £58,335.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and software development, particularly those capable of providing penetration testing services. The demand for such services in public sector organisations like UKRI highlights a growing need in both public and private sectors, creating opportunities for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in the tech industry. Firms that are adept in servicing complex IT security requirements and are familiar with dynamic purchasing systems would find this procurement process especially beneficial for business growth. The awarded supplier, Prism Infosec Ltd, exemplifies the type of business that is suited to such opportunities.

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Notice Title

DDaT25544 - Penetration Testing

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Penetration Testing Service. This call-off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the CCS Cyber Security Services 3, RM3764iii DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80f4ebc4-191f-410e-afb6-bb0dd090b625
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafa4072-ad29-4a5b-a987-826d33509dde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212984 - Program testing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,335 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,335 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISM INFOSEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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